Associate Manager Legal (Food Laws)

Key Responsibilities

Labeling & Packaging Compliance

• Review and approve product artworks, labels, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance across labeling and packaging activities.
• Verify and substantiate product claims through adequate supporting documentation before approval.

Litigation & Regulatory Support

• Support the management of regulatory matters, particularly those related to food laws and product compliance.
• Coordinate with external counsels and assist in handling litigation matters.
• Draft responses to legal notices and regulatory communications.

Business Partnering & Legal Advisory

• Review offers, promotional schemes, and marketing initiatives for legal compliance.
• Advise on advertising, promotional campaigns, contests, and terms & conditions.
• Provide legal guidance on consumer laws, food laws, legal metrology, labor laws, environmental regulations, advertising standards, and other business-related legal matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and provide timely recommendations.

Qualifications

• LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized institution.
• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience with a reputed law firm, FMCG, consumer products, food, healthcare, or related industry.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Food Laws, Consumer Laws, Legal Metrology, Drugs & Cosmetics Laws, Advertising & Marketing Laws, and Litigation Management.
• Knowledge of FSSAI regulations and product compliance requirements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

• Experience in FMCG, food, healthcare, direct selling, or consumer products industry.
• Exposure to labeling, packaging compliance, and regulatory advisory matters.